Academic Calendar - 2020 ARCHIVE

Western University Academic Calendar. - 2020ARCHIVE
Western Main Campus

Computer Science 4414A/B

INTRODUCTION TO DATA SCIENCE I


Introduces machine learning and statistical methods for data analysis through applied examples. Particular emphasis is placed on how to rigorously evaluate an analysis of data. Students will develop a data science analysis project using the methods covered in class. Also suitable for non-Computer Science students.

Antirequisite(s): Computer Science 4437A/B/Y if taken during Fall/Winter 2015 or 2016.

Prerequisite(s): 0.5 course from Biology 2244A/B, Statistical Sciences 2035, Statistical Sciences 2141A/B, Statistical Sciences 2143A/B, Statistical Sciences 2244A/B or Statistical Sciences 2858A/B; 1.0 course from Computer Science 1025A/B, Computer Science 1026A/B, Computer Science 1027A/B, Computer Science 1037A/B, Computer Science 2120A/B, Computer Science 2121A/B, Digital Humanities 2220A/B, Digital Humanities 2221A/B, Engineering Science 1036A/B; and 0.5 course from Mathematics 1229A/B, Mathematics 1600A/B, Applied Mathematics 1411A/B; or permission of the Department.

Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour.

Course Weight: 0.50
Breadth: CATEGORY C i  
Subject Code: COMPSCI

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